Q4 2023
Earnings Conference Call
March 8, 2024
8:30 a.m. ET
Forward-Looking Statements
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The terms "Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization" ("Adjusted EBITDA"), "Adjusted Net Earnings", "Adjusted Funds from Operations", "Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes" ("Adjusted EBIT"), "Net Utility Sales", "Net Energy Sales" and "Divisional Operating Profit" (together with Adjusted Net Earnings per share, the "Non-GAAP Measures") are used in this presentation and/or the related discussion. In addition, Adjusted Net Earnings is presented in this presentation on a common share basis. Adjusted Net Earnings per share (or "Adjusted Net EPS") is a non-GAAP ratio and is calculated by dividing Adjusted Net Earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period. The Non-GAAP Measures are not recognized measures under U.S. GAAP. There is no standardized measure of the Non-GAAP Measures; consequently, AQN's method of calculating the Non-GAAP Measures may differ from methods used by other companies and therefore they may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The Company believes that presentation of these measures will enhance an investor's understanding of AQN's operating performance. An explanation, calculation and analysis of the Non-GAAP Measures, other than Adjusted EBIT, can be found in the Annual MD&A under the headings "Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures", which section is incorporated by reference herein. AQN's Annual MD&A is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com and EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar. A reconciliation of the Non-GAAP Measures appearing in this presentation to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure, and an explanation of Adjusted EBIT can also be found in the Appendix on page 16 and in Non-GAAP Financial Measures beginning on page 20 of this presentation.
Other
The term "rate base" is used in this presentation and/or the related discussion. Rate base is a measure specific to rate-regulated utilities that is not intended to represent any financial measure as defined by U.S. GAAP. The measure is used by the regulatory authorities in the jurisdictions where the Company's rate-regulated subsidiaries operate. The calculation of this measure as presented may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures used by other companies.
In this presentation, unless otherwise specified or the context requires otherwise, all dollar amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars.
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Speakers and Agenda
Chris Huskilson | Darren Myers | Brian Chin |
Interim Chief Executive Officer | Chief Financial Officer | Vice President, |
Investor Relations |
Introductory Remarks | Brian Chin |
Business Update and Key Highlights | Chris Huskilson |
Q4 and Full Year 2023 Financial Results | Darren Myers |
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Business Update
2023 Key Highlights
- Focuses for 2023:
- Year of growth for both business groups, despite headwinds
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Regulated Services Group - Highlights and Update
- 2023 Regulated Financial Results:
For the year ended December 31 ($ M)
2,330.0 | 2,315.8 | 954.1 | |||||||
863.6 | |||||||||
1,944.2 | 558.5 | ||||||||
2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
Regulated Services Group Revenue | Regulated Services Group Divisional Operating Profit1 | ||||
Future Opportunities:
- Objective to earn our cost of capital
- Improving performance and maximizing operational efficiency
Customer-focused investment, operational excellence and regulatory execution support solid expected financial growth
1. Please see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" on page 2 of this presentation, and Appendix - Non-GAAP Financial Measures beginning on page 20 of this presentation.
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Regulated Services Group - Rate Cases
Pending Rate Reviews
Utility | Jurisdiction | Rate Request | Rate Case Details |
New York Water | New York | $39.7 million | ROE 10% / equity ratio 50% |
EnergyNorth Gas | New Hampshire | $27.5 million | ROE 10.35% / equity ratio 55% |
Granite State Electric | New Hampshire | $15.5 million | ROE 10.35% / equity ratio 55% |
Park Water | California | $9.3 million | ROE 9.35% / equity ratio 57% |
Various Water & Wastewater | Arizona | $5.4 million | ROE 10.95% / equity ratio 54% |
Midstates Gas | Illinois | $5.3 million | ROE 10.80% / equity ratio 54% |
Apple Valley Water | California | $3.1 million | ROE 9.35% / equity ratio 57% |
Authorized 2023 revenue increases of $44.1 million1, reflecting an average authorized Return on Equity ("ROE")
and equity ratio of approximately 9.6% and 51%, respectively
1. Excludes BELCO and New Brunswick Gas.
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Renewable Energy Group - Construction Update
Solar Projects | Anticipated | Site | Panels | Status Towards |
Project Size | Preparation | Installed | Commissioning of Facility4 | |
Carvers Creek | 150 MW | 35% | 2% | |
Chevron - Hayhurst, TX1 | 25 MW | 100% | 100% | |
Chevron - Hayhurst, NM1 | 20 MW | 100% | 100% | |
Clearview | 144 MW | 100% | 2% | |
Community Solar2 | 13 MW | 100% | 100% | |
New Market Solar - Phase 13 | 35 MW | 100% | 100% | |
New Market Solar - Phase 23 | 65 MW | 100% | 95%6 | |
Total | 452 MW | |||
Wind Projects4 | Anticipated | Site | Turbines | Status Towards |
Project Size | Preparation | Erected | Commissioning of Facility5 | |
Deerfield II | 112 MW | 100% | 100% | |
Sandy Ridge II | 88 MW | 100% | 100% | |
Shady Oaks II | 108 MW | 100% | 100% | |
Total | 308 MW | |||
- Project co-owned with Chevron. Chevron - Hayhurst, NM achieved commercial operation date ("COD") in Nov 2023.
- Combines multiple projects. 2 of 3 facilities achieved COD in Jan 2024.
- Achieved COD on March 1, 2024.
- Judgmental estimate.
- Deerfield II achieved COD in March 2023, Sandy Ridge II achieved COD in Sept 2023, and Shady Oaks II achieved COD in Oct 2023.
- Remaining 5% of solar panel MW capacity not yet installed due to permitting.
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Strategic Update
- Renewables Sale Process
Process launched with potential buyers in Q4 2023
Pleased with inbound interest from prospective buyers
Targeting sales announcement in mid-2024 and closing later this year
- Update on CEO Search
Making progress
Current slate of qualified candidates
Priorities for 2024
Grow our people and their | Complete the sale of |
capabilities to support | Renewables business |
evolving needs of the | |
business |
Get Regulated business | Meet our financial targets |
running as one optimized | |
business, including SAP |
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